Private foundation · Cedar Rapids, IA

United Fire Group Foundation

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Typical grant size
$4K – $5K – $10K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
78
Repeat grantees
44
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Kevin Leidwinger
PRESIDENT
Sarah Madsen
SECRETARY
Janice Martin
TREASURER
Eric Martin
DIRECTOR
James Noyce
DIRECTOR
Randy Ramlo
PRESIDENT (UNTIL 08/2022)
Michael Wilkins
SECRETARY (UNTIL 09/2022)
Michael T Wilkens
SECRETARY
Jack Evans
DIRECTOR
Dawn M Jaffray
DIRECTOR
Kevin W Helbing
TREASURER
Dianne M Lyons
TREASURER

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
413.2%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
891
Total grants awarded
$10.8M
Total amount
$12K
Average grant
$210K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$911K
57 grants
2023
$966K
59 grants
2022
$900K
64 grants
2021
$904K
70 grants
2020
$993K
75 grants
2019
$846K
77 grants
2018
$884K
79 grants
2017
$983K
93 grants
2016
$987K
76 grants
2015
$870K
86 grants
2014
$835K
77 grants
2013
$697K
78 grants

Top recipients

12 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$2.4M
181 grants · WI
$670K
8 grants · IA · ≈ likely match
$360K
12 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$302K
12 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$295K
12 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$275K
12 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$260K
12 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$230K
9 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$206K
8 grants · IA · ✓ Exact match
$200K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

United Way of East Central Iowa
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$210K
African American Museum of Iowa
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
IA · TY 2024
$50K
Cedar Rapids Public Library
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$50K
Mercy Medical Center Foundation
HAL PATIENT SIMULATOR
IA · TY 2024
$50K
Foundation 2 Crisis Services
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$30K
Tanager Place
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$25K
Eastern Iowa Health Center
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$25K
University of Northern Iowa Foundation
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$25K
Newbo City Market
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$25K
Willis Dady Emergency Shelter
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$25K
Iowa College Foundation
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$20K
Monarch Research Project
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$20K
Orchestra Iowa
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$20K
Waypoint
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$20K
University of Iowa Center for Advancement
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$15K
Make a Wish Foundation of Iowa
SUPPORTING WISHES IN CEDAR RAPIDS
IA · TY 2024
$15K
Horizons Meals on Wheels
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$15K
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$13K
Young Parents Network
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$11K
Arc of East Central Iowa
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
IA · TY 2024
$10K
Cedar Rapids Habitat for Humanity
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$10K
Cedar Rapids Opera
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$10K
Education Through Music - Colorado
PARTNER SCHOOL MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM
CO · TY 2024
$10K
Jdrf Nebraska Iowa Chapter
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
NE · TY 2024
$10K
Trees Forever
PLANTING A BETTER TOMORROW
IA · TY 2024
$10K
Indian Creek Nature Center
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$10K
Mount Mercy University
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$10K
Kirkwood Community College Foundation
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$10K
University of Northern Iowa Foundation
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$10K
Brucemore
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$10K
Community Health Free Clinic
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$10K
Kids First Law Center
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$10K
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$8K
Worldmaker International
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$8K
St Lukes Health Care Foundation
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$8K
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$5K
Boys & Girls Club of the Corridor
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
IA · TY 2024
$5K
California Careforce
PLACER COUNTY FREE HEALTHCARE CLINIC
CA · TY 2024
$5K
Linn County Trails Association
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$5K
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$5K
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$5K
Patrons for the Performing Arts
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$5K
Fight With Flash Foundation
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$5K
Heritage Area Agency on Aging
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$5K
The Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success
PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
IA · TY 2024
$5K
Wesley Community Center Inc
GOLDEN GATE YOUTH SERVICES YOUTH PROGRAMS
AZ · TY 2024
$5K
SCHOLARSHIP
IA · TY 2024
$4K
SCHOLARSHIP
IA · TY 2024
$4K
SCHOLARSHIP
SD · TY 2024
$4K
SCHOLARSHIP
NJ · TY 2024
$4K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.